Transparency and accountability are key criteria of good governance. In order to show the public how transparent and accountable an LGU’s governance system is, an efficient built-in public information system should be in place.

To achieve this, the LGU should determine its needs to institutionalize the system, allocate resources for such – especially for cash – strapped LGUs , initiate communications with the public that would not sound like predictable public relations gimmickry or politicking.

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This program is actually part of the Comprehensive Planning program. The host LGU on the other hand can request a specific training for this where local legislators are primary targets.

This training includes an assessment of the local situation for the participants, the process of legislation especially for beginners, and integrating new legislation with existing laws and plans of the LGU.

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The new millennium ushered an entirely different age for the whole world and the main challenge ahead is development from across continents and peoples. In 2001, responding to the challenges of the new age, the United Nations have set eight international development goals.

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The government is the catalyst for development. It is the catalyst as it is the biggest employer in any society and it is one institution that can substantially influence the market through its policies and programs.

Of course this doesn’t mean that the government should compete with private business. Instead, it should be able to provide the right environment where there are enough opportunities for new business to start and even incentives for business to thrive.

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Sound policies, clear-cut program direction and efficient management of resources are only some of the output that speak of good leadership. To make all these things possible, it is imperative to institutionalize good planning. Governance should mean essentially knowing what is to be done in government and part of this is to harness the resources of the institution.

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